Food Feature on College Game Day

Taco Soup

After trying many Taco Soup recipes, this one is my favorite. I got it from the Weatherlys - Michelle to be exact. The key ingredient is the Velveeta cheese.



















Ingredients:
2 lbs. ground beef
2 pkgs taco seasoning mix

Brown the ground beef & drain. Add the taco seasoning mix according to pkg instructions.

In a large sauce pan, combine (do not drain):
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can yellow hominee
1 can Rotel
2 cans petite diced tomatoes (if I only use 1 lb ground beef, then I only use 1 can of tomatoes)
1 can pinto beans (or add your own homemade; see my recipe)
Velveeta cheese (I usually use 4 oz for every pound of ground beef; 1 lb beef = 4 oz cheese)

Add the cooked ground beef to the sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 20-30 minutes.

This is so yummy and easy to make.


















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